noun, plural eyes (Archaic) eyen or eyne. 1. the organ of sight, in vertebrates typically one of a pair of spherical bodies contained in an orbit of the skull and in humans appearing externally as a dense, white, curved membrane, or sclera, surrounding a circular, colored portion, or iris, that is covered by a clear, curved membrane, or cornea, and in the center of which is an opening, or pupil, through which light passes to the retina. 2. the aggregate of structures situated within or near the orbit that assist, support, or protect the eye. 3. this organ with respect to the color of the iris: blue eyes. 4. the region surrounding the eye: a black eye; puffy eyes. 5. sight; vision: a sharp eye. 6. the power of seeing; appreciative or discriminating visual perception: the eye of an artist. 7. a look, glance, or gaze: to cast one’s eye at a beautiful necklace. 8. an attentive look, close observation, or watch: to be under the eye of a guard. 9. regard, view, aim, or intention: to have an eye to one’s own advantage. 10. a manner or way of looking at a thing; estimation; opinion: in the eyes of the law. 11. a center of light, intelligence, influence, etc. 12. something resembling or suggesting the eye in appearance, shape, etc., as the opening in the lens of a camera, a peephole, or a buttonhole. 13. Botany.

14. the central spot of a target; bull’s-eye. 15. a choice center cut of meat: an eye of round; the eye of the rib. 16. one of the round spots on the tail feathers of a peacock. 17. the hole in a needle. 18. a hole made in a thing for the insertion of some object, as the handle of a tool: the eye of an ax. 19. a metal or other ring through which something, as a rope or rod, is passed. 20. the loop into which a hook is inserted. 21. Electronics. a photoelectric cell or similar device used to perform a function analogous to visual inspection. 22. Building Trades. a ring on the end of a tension member, as an eye bar or eye bolt, for connection with another member. 23. a hole formed during the maturation of cheese, especially Emmenthaler or Gruyère. 24. a loop worked at the end of a rope. 25. Meteorology. the approximately circular region of relatively light winds and fair weather found at the center of a severe tropical cyclone. 26. eyes, Nautical. the extreme forward part of the upper deck at the bow of a vessel. 27. Nautical. the precise direction from which a wind is blowing.verb (used with object), eyed, eying or eyeing. 28. to fix the eyes upon; view: to eye the wonders of nature. 29. to observe or watch narrowly: She eyed the two strangers with suspicion. 30. to make an eye in: to eye a needle.verb (used without object), eyed, eying or eyeing. 31. Obsolete. to appear to the eye. Idioms 32. an eye for an eye, repayment in kind, as revenge for an injustice. 33. be all eyes, to give all one’s attention to something; look intently. 34. catch someone’s eye, to draw or attract someone’s attention: to catch the waiter’s eye. 35. give (someone) the eye, Informal. to look fixedly at (another person), especially with obvious admiration; ogle: She ignored the men who were giving her the eye. 36. have an eye for, to have the ability to appreciate distinctions in; be discerning or perceptive about: She has an eye for antique furniture. 37. have eyes only for,

Also, only have eyes for. 38. in a pig’s eye, Slang. absolutely not; never: In a pig’s eye I will! 39. keep an eye on, to watch over attentively: Please keep an eye on my plants while I’m away. 40. keep an eye out for, to be vigilant in looking or watching for: The announcer told his listeners to keep an eye out for the escaped criminal. 41. keep one’s eye on the ball, to remain attentive; be especially alert. 42. keep one’s eyes open, to be especially alert or observant. 43. lay / clap / set eyes on, Informal. to catch sight of; see: They had never laid eyes on such a big car before. 44. make eyes at, to gaze flirtatiously or amorously at. 45. my eye!, Informal. (a mild exclamation of contradiction or surprise): He says he wasn’t told about this? My eye! 46. open one’s eyes, to bring someone to a realization of the truth or of something previously unknown: A trip through Asia opened his eyes to the conditions under which millions had to live. 47. pick the eyes out, Australia and New Zealand. to select the best parts or items. 48. run one’s eye over, to glance briefly at; examine hastily. 49. see eye to eye, to have exactly the same opinion; agree: They have never been able to see eye to eye on politics. 50. see with half an eye, to see or realize immediately or with ease: Anyone can see with half an eye that the plan is doomed to fail. 51. shut one’s eyes to, to refuse to see or consider; disregard: We can no longer shut our eyes to the gravity of the situation. 52. sight for sore eyes, a welcome sight; a pleasant surprise: After our many days in the desert, the wretched village was a sight for sore eyes. 53. with an eye to, with a plan or purpose of: with an eye to one’s future. 54. with one’s eyes open, aware of the inherent or potential risks: She signed the papers with her eyes open. /aɪz/ plural noun 1. (nautical) the part of the bows of a ship that are furthest forward at the level of the main deck /aɪ/noun 1. the organ of sight of animals, containing light-sensitive cells associated with nerve fibres, so that light entering the eye is converted to nervous impulses that reach the brain. In man and other vertebrates the iris controls the amount of light entering the eye and the lens focuses the light onto the retina related adjectives ocular oculate ophthalmic optic 2. (often pl) the ability to see; sense of vision: weak eyes 3. the visible external part of an eye, often including the area around it: heavy-lidded eyes, piercing eyes 4. a look, glance, expression, or gaze: a stern eye 5. a sexually inviting or provocative look (esp in the phrases give (someone) the (glad) eye, make eyes at) 6. attention or observation (often in the phrases catch someone’s eye, keep an eye on, cast an eye over) 7. ability to recognize, judge, or appreciate: an eye for antiques 8. (often pl) opinion, judgment, point of view, or authority: in the eyes of the law 9. a structure or marking having the appearance of an eye, such as the bud on a twig or potato tuber or a spot on a butterfly wing 10. a small loop or hole, as at one end of a needle 11. a small area of low pressure and calm in the centre of a tornado or cyclone 12. See photocell 13. (informal) See private eye 14. (informal) all eyes, acutely vigilant or observant: the children were all eyes 15. (informal) my eye, all my eye, rubbish; nonsense 16. an eye for an eye, retributive or vengeful justice; retaliation 17. (Caribbean) cut one’s eye after someone, cut one’s eye at someone, cut one’s eye on someone, to look rudely at a person and then turn one’s face away sharply while closing one’s eyes: a gesture of contempt 18. (NZ) eyes out, with every possible effort: he went at the job eyes out 19. (mainly sport) get one’s eye in, to become accustomed to the conditions, light, etc, with a consequent improvement in one’s performance 20. half an eye

21. have eyes for, to be interested in: she has eyes only for him 22. in one’s mind’s eye, pictured within the mind; imagined or remembered vividly 23. in the public eye, exposed to public curiosity or publicity 24. keep an eye open, keep an eye out, to watch with special attention (for) 25. keep one’s eyes peeled, keep one’s eyes skinned, to watch vigilantly (for) 26. look someone in the eye, to look at someone openly and without shame or embarrassment 27. (old-fashioned) make eyes, make sheep’s eyes, to ogle amorously 28. more than meets the eye, hidden motives, meaning, or facts 29. (Austral & NZ) pick the eyes out, to select the best parts or pieces (of) 30. see eye to eye, to agree (with) 31. (usually used with a negative) set eyes on, lay eyes on, clap eyes on, to see: she had never laid eyes on him before 32. (nautical) the eye of the wind, the direction from which the wind is blowing 33. turn a blind eye to, close one’s eyes to, to pretend not to notice or ignore deliberately 34. up to one’s eyes, extremely busy (with) 35. with a … eye, in a … manner: he regards our success with a jealous eye 36. (preposition) with an eye to, having an eye to

37. with one’s eyes open, in the full knowledge of all relevant facts 38. with one’s eyes shut

Until late 14c. the plural was in -an, hence modern dialectal plural een, ene. The eye of a needle was in Old English; to see eye to eye is from Isa. lii:8. Eye contact attested by 1965. Eye-opener “anything that informs and enlightens” is from 1863. Have an eye on “keep under supervision” is attested from early 15c. v.

[ahy-sur-vis] /ˈaɪˌsɜr vɪs/ noun 1. work or done only when the employer is watching. n. “work done only under inspection or while the master is watching,” 1530s, from eye (n.) + service (n.1). Related: Eye-servant.

[ahy-sheyd] /ˈaɪˌʃeɪd/ noun 1. a visor worn on the head or forehead to shield the from overhead light. /ˈaɪˌʃeɪd/ noun 1. an opaque or tinted translucent visor, worn on the head like a cap to protect the eyes from glare

[ahy-shahyn] /ˈaɪˌʃaɪn/ noun 1. the reflected glow in the eyes of some animals in darkness.

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